by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UC Riverside. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UC Riverside highly for public policy, coming in at #69 out of 92 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Schools | 69 of 92 |
| Best Public Policy Schools in California | 11 of 12 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in public policy at UC Riverside, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 89 |
| Master’s | 19 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Riverside awarded 89 bachelor’s degrees in public policy.
UC Riverside is a solid choice among schools offering public policy at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 5 |
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 5 |
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 29 |
Public Policy majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UC Riverside earn a median of $53,413 a year. This is below $57,708, the median for all majors at UC Riverside.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UC Riverside, public policy students accumulate a median of $19,161 in student loans. This is lower than $19,216, the typical median for all majors at UC Riverside.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $2,376 | $2,376 |
Read more about UC Riverside tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 36% of public policy bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of public policy bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Riverside are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Riverside with a bachelor’s in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
UC Riverside awarded 89 bachelor’s completions in public policy analysis, general recently — 64% to women and 36% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (44%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UC Riverside. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public Policy | 19 |
